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Garden Sage
Salvia officinalis
Heirloom
2-3 ft. Hardy Perennial
Main variety grown for culinary use. has fragrant gray-green leaves and spikes of purple flowers. Reaches full potential in the second year. Direct seed when ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, and transplanted when all danger of frost has passed. Can be used fresh, frozen or dried.
Planting Depth: Surface
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70 F
Days to Germ.: 14-21
Plant Spacing: 12"-18"
Days to Maturity: 2nd Year
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moderate Water